Module 2 Research Search Post 1
YouTube Description of the documentary “Understanding Aboriginal Identity.
Understanding Aboriginal Identity explores the complex issue of self-identification for Aboriginal people. Today, Aboriginal identity remains inextricably linked with past government legislation and the continued stereotyping of Aboriginal people in the media and Canadian history. From a Metis farm in rural Alberta to the offices of Canada’s leading scholars, Understanding Aboriginal Identity examines the factors that shape who we are. To order a copy of this video, contact us at bearpawlegal@ncsa.ca.
Smith, Laurel Catherine, “MEDIATING INDIGENOUS IDENTITY: VIDEO, ADVOCACY, AND KNOWLEDGE IN OAXACA, MEXICO” (2005). University of Kentucky Doctoral Dissertations. 359.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_diss/359
In her PhD dissertation, Dr. Smith outlines how small-scale video and media content can serve as a counter-point to mass media descriptions and coverage of Indigenous Peoples. The article focuses on Mexican Indigenous identity, but includes several references to similar initiatives in Canada.
This week, the University of Waterloo participated in a Commitment Ceremony to affirm its commitment towards decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation. During the ceremony, Elder Myeengun Henry shared his thoughts on the use of technology.
Some other interesting resources:
Salazar, J. F. (2009). Self-determination in practice: The critical making of indigenous media. Development in Practice, 19(4-5), 504-513. https://doi.org/10.1080/09614520902866397
Grogan, J., Hollinsworth, D., & Carter, J. (2021). Using videoed stories to convey indigenous ‘Voices’ in indigenous studies. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 50(1), 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1017/jie.2019.15
Zoettl, P. A. (2012). Participatory video as a means of reflection and self-reflection about the image and identity of re-emerging indigenous groups in north-eastern brazil. Anthropology in Action (London, England : 1994), 19(2), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.3167/aia.2012.190203